Priscilla Presley quits the controversial Church of Scientology

Priscilla Presley has become the latest celebrity to walk away from the controversial Church of Scientology.

According to The Mail, the 72-year-old, who who has been a member of the religious sect for nearly four decades, told friends she had quit the religion.

"I’ve had enough. I’m done," announced the mother-of-two. She is believed to have joined Scientology after the death of husband Elvis.

"Priscilla reached out to John Travolta after Elvis died in 1977 and that’s how she ended up in the church," a source said. "She has been in it ever since and she raised her daughter Lisa Marie in it."

Lisa Marie quit the church in 2014. "Lisa Marie leaving made it hard for Priscilla," the source added. "They are very close as a family and leaving the church has been a family decision."

Both Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman – ex-wives of Tom Cruise – have quit the church, as well as actresses Demi Moore and Leah Remini. T

In fact, Leah sent shockwaves through Hollywood when she left the Church of Scientology. The actress was brought into the church at age nine by her mother and remained a member for 30 years before leaving in 2013.

"As is the case with most people who are brought in by their family, they didn't have a choice," she said.

"And as time goes on, you're fully indoctrinated in this cult, and it's very, very difficult to get out because there is fear of loss of your family and the organisation coming after you, which is dictated by the policies to destroy any critic who speaks out."